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Clouds, Atmospheric Optics and Skies, by Clouds, Atmospheric Optics and Skies, by
Clouds, Atmospheric Optics and Skies, by- Raul Fritz provides images of clouds, atmospheric optics and sky scenes, both by day and by night. ...
USATODAY.com - Understanding waterspouts USATODAY.com - Understanding waterspouts
USATODAY.com - Understanding waterspouts- A few articles summarizing waterspout formation, location, and safety. ...
The Perfect Storm - October 1991 The Perfect Storm - October 1991
The Perfect Storm - October 1991- Detailed scientific look at the east coast storm of late October/early November 1991. Also known as "The Halloween Storm" or the "1991 Unnamed Hurricane". ...
Nor'easter Nor'easter
Nor'easter- Describes the formation and characteristics of this type of winter storm. Wikipedia. ...
What is a Nor'easter? What is a Nor'easter?
What is a Nor'easter?- Explanation of the components of a nor'easter from How Stuff Works. ...
The Perfect Storm (2000) - IMDb The Perfect Storm (2000) - IMDb
The Perfect Storm (2000) - IMDb- Synopsis, cast, and other information about the movie based on the 1991 Perfect Storm. ...
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Know the Dangers of Nor’easters National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Know the Dangers of Nor’easters
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Know the Dangers of Nor’easters- Information on what to do before and during a nor'easter as well as areas vulnerable to them. ...
What is a noreaster? What is a noreaster?
What is a noreaster?- Information and examples of nor'easters. ...
Rain Rain
Rain- Provides scientific information as well as a light hearted look at rain. ...
Wikipedia: Rain Wikipedia: Rain
Wikipedia: Rain- Encyclopedia article on rain formation, causes, characteristics, measurement, forecasting and impact. ...
What Are Clouds and Why Does it Rain? What Are Clouds and Why Does it Rain?
What Are Clouds and Why Does it Rain?- Article from the Geography Site providing an explanation of the different types of rain. ...
National Snow and Ice Data Center National Snow and Ice Data Center
National Snow and Ice Data Center- Information and referral center supporting polar and cryospheric research. Education resources, the NSIDC data catalog and an image gallery. ...
Snow-Forecast.com Snow-Forecast.com
Snow-Forecast.com- Worldwide snow forecasts with local maps provided for the Americas, Europe, New Zealand and Australia including popular ski areas. ...
Tahoe Twisters Tahoe Twisters
Tahoe Twisters- Rare photographic collection of waterspouts and home page for GARYK and his unique scenic photography. ...
The Snowflake: Nature's Masterpiece The Snowflake: Nature's Masterpiece
The Snowflake: Nature's Masterpiece- Describes the birth of a snowflake and the intricate patterns formed by the ice crystals and some other snow facts. ...
Wikipedia: Snow Wikipedia: Snow
Wikipedia: Snow- Encyclopedia article on this type of precipitation which falls in the form of crystalline water ice. ...
ScienceBits: Snow at Above Freezing Temperatures ScienceBits: Snow at Above Freezing Temperatures
ScienceBits: Snow at Above Freezing Temperatures- Article providing a scientific explanation of this phenomenon. ...
Lithuania, Geological Survey of Lithuania, Geological Survey of
Lithuania, Geological Survey of- Responsible for regulation and exploration of geological processes and resources. ...
National Lightning Safety Institute (NLSI) National Lightning Safety Institute (NLSI)
National Lightning Safety Institute (NLSI)- Independent advocate of lightning safety for people and structures. Includes information about their services, lighting strike incidents, safety guidelines, and a reference sec ...
Texas Severe Storms Association Texas Severe Storms Association
Texas Severe Storms Association- Non-profit organization founded to bring together amateur and professional severe weather scientists in an attempt to better understand dangerous storms through the collection and diffusi ...
Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity at the GHCC Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity at the GHCC
Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity at the GHCC- Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity at the GHCC (NASA). Learn about LIS, OTD, LMS, and other space based lightning detection instruments designed, built, and maintaine ...
Information Please: Lightning Information Please: Lightning
Information Please: Lightning- A short brief on lightning lore, statistics, and safety tips. ...
Lightning: The Shocking Story Lightning: The Shocking Story
Lightning: The Shocking Story- The science and the stories behind the bolts that strike our earth a hundred times every second. National Geographic report on lightning. ...
Lyncole Industries, Inc. Lyncole Industries, Inc.
Lyncole Industries, Inc.- Designs, manufactures, and installs the originally patented XIT Grounding System. Some good information here on grounding for lightning protection. ...
EUCLID: European Cooperation for Lightning Detection EUCLID: European Cooperation for Lightning Detection
EUCLID: European Cooperation for Lightning Detection- Information and links to lightning detection networks across Europe. View real-time maps of lightning activity in Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, Norwa ...
Lightning Protection Institute Lightning Protection Institute
Lightning Protection Institute- The Lightning Protection Institute is a nationwide not-for-profit organization and provides information on lightning safety and lightning protection systems for commercial and residential ...
Guadalupe Mountains Guadalupe Mountains
Guadalupe Mountains- Description of a field trip to the Permian reef complex. ...
Boltek Lightning Detectors Boltek Lightning Detectors
Boltek Lightning Detectors- Boltek StormTracker and LD-250 Lightning Detectors display lightning strikes live on a map of your area. Can detect and track thunderstorms up to 300 miles away, right from your personal compu ...
Infography about Lightning Infography about Lightning
Infography about Lightning- Sources recommended by a professor who specializes in the study of lightning. ...
Bergen Lynradar Bergen Lynradar
Bergen Lynradar- Shows real-time lightning activity in the North Sea using a sensor located in Bergen, Norway. ...
Wikipedia: List of Tornadoes and Tornado Outbreaks Wikipedia: List of Tornadoes and Tornado Outbreaks
Wikipedia: List of Tornadoes and Tornado Outbreaks- Compilation of articles in the encyclopedia about tornadoes. ...
Colorado Lightning Resource Center Colorado Lightning Resource Center
Colorado Lightning Resource Center- Resource for lightning information for the state of Colorado. Knowing more about lightning, its causes, and some basic safety rules can help you and your family avoid needless exposure ...
Florida Media Communications: Lightning Tracker Florida Media Communications: Lightning Tracker
Florida Media Communications: Lightning Tracker- Real-time lightning detector for an area within a 300 mile radius from Tampa, Florida. ...
Lightning Facts Lightning Facts
Lightning Facts- A short compendium of information about lightning. ...
LightningMaps.org LightningMaps.org
LightningMaps.org- Real time maps of lightning strikes across the planet. ...
The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation
The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation- Independent and privately supported research body in the United Kingdom focusing on tornadoes and severe local storms. ...
Tornado Squad Tornado Squad
Tornado Squad- Features tornado videos, links for tornadoes, kids corner, and storm talk ...
Tornado Project Online! Tornado Project Online!
Tornado Project Online!- A company that researches, compiles and makes tornado information available to tornado and severe weather enthusiasts, the public, the meteorological community and emergency management officials ...
Storm Chase News and Archives Storm Chase News and Archives
Storm Chase News and Archives- A chronologically organized list of links to reports on and photos of individual tornado and other severe weather events. ...
The Disaster Center Tornado and Severe Weather The Disaster Center Tornado and Severe Weather
The Disaster Center Tornado and Severe Weather- Tornadoes, weather watchers, fact sheet statistics for every state, and links to the Disaster Center states pages. ...
Tornado Alley Tornado Alley
Tornado Alley- Twisters, tornadoes and Storm photos with educational information. ...
The Online Tornado FAQ The Online Tornado FAQ
The Online Tornado FAQ- Roger Edwards of the Storm Prediction Center presents basic Frequently Asked Questions and the answers about tornadoes. ...
Tornado General Information Tornado General Information
Tornado General Information- General Information on tornadoes, which includes safety tips and terminology page. ...
Bangladesh and East India Tornado Prediction Page Bangladesh and East India Tornado Prediction Page
Bangladesh and East India Tornado Prediction Page- A climatology of tornadoes for east India and Bangladesh, and the daily prediction of tornadoes are provided. Surface and upper air charts for historical tornado cases f ...
Nature's Most Violent Storms Nature's Most Violent Storms
Nature's Most Violent Storms- Information about tornadoes from the National Weather Service. ...
Wikipedia: Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak Wikipedia: Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak
Wikipedia: Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak- Encyclopedia article about the 1979 tornadoes that struck Wichita Falls, Texas and other towns in Texas and Oklahoma. ...
Wikipedia: Super Outbreak Wikipedia: Super Outbreak
Wikipedia: Super Outbreak- Encyclopedia article on the April, 1974 tornado outbreak which spawned the largest number of tornadoes ever recorded. ...
Tornado History Project Tornado History Project
Tornado History Project- Searchable database of all US tornadoes from 1950-2006. Includes statistics and maps for every tornado, including path information. Read eyewitness accounts or submit your own. ...
How Stuff Works: Tornado How Stuff Works: Tornado
How Stuff Works: Tornado- Illustrated basics about tornadoes and how they are rated. ...
Turn! Turn! Turn! Turn! Turn! Turn!
Turn! Turn! Turn!- Scientific America's in-depth look at tornadoes, including multimedia simulations on how they develop. ...

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